Week beginning Tuesday, 5 February 2012
Sitting week beginning Tuesday, 5 February 2013 – 1st House sitting week of the 43rd Parliament’s 2013 autumn sittings (1st sitting week for 2013).
This page summarises the work expected to be done in the House of Representatives and Federation Chamber. It is updated weekly during sittings.
For a full report of the business dealt with, including a list of documents presented, go to the Votes and Proceedings. To read the debates, including question time, go to Hansard.
For details about the proposed program of business for each sitting of the House and Federation Chamber and that sitting's public hearings of House and joint committees go to the House Daily Program. The House Daily Program is usually available at least one hour before the House is scheduled to meet.
Legislation
Government bills are expected to be introduced into the House this week. These bills will be listed on the House Daily Program and the text of each bill will be available on the Bills and Legislation page after it is introduced. Details of bills to be introduced are not available prior to their introduction.
House of Representatives chamber
Government bills are expected to be introduced into the House this week. These bills will be listed on the House Daily Program and the text of each bill will be available on the Bills and Legislation page after it is introduced. Details of bills to be introduced are not available prior to their introduction.
In the House during the week it is planned to resume debate on the following Government bills already introduced (note – these plans may change as the week unfolds, especially if some of the bills listed below are referred to the Federation Chamber by the House):
Tuesday
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support Bonus) Bill 2012
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International Fund for Agricultural Development Amendment Bill 2012
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Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2012
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International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill 2012
Wednesday
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Customs Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2012
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Private Health Insurance Amendment (Lifetime Health Cover Loading and Other Measures) Bill 2012
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Federal Circuit Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2012
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Low Aromatic Fuel Bill 2012
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Financial Framework Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 4) 2012
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Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Compliance Measures) Bill 2012
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Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Bill 2012
Thursday
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012
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Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Reducing Illegal Early Release and Other Measures) Bill 2012
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Income Tax Rates Amendment (Unlawful Payments from Regulated Superannuation Funds) Bill 2012
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Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Bill 2012
Federation Chamber
In the Federation Chamber it is planned to resume debate on the following Government business matters and Committee and Delegation Reports:
Wednesday (from 9.30am to 1pm and from 4pm to 7.30pm)
Thursday (from 9.30am to approximately 1pm)
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Auditor-General’s reports
The following 2012-13 reports of the Auditor-General are expected be presented by the Speaker after question time on Tuesday.
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Report No. 13 — The Provision of Policing Services to the Australian Capital Territory
Australian Federal Police
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Report No. 14 — Delivery of Workplace Relations Services by the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman
Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman
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Report No. 15— 2011–12 Major Projects Report
Defence Materiel Organisation
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Report No. 16 — Audits of the Financial Statements of Australian Government Entities for the Period Ended 30 June 2012
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Report No.17 — Design and Implementation of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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Report No.18 — Administration of Communities for Children under the Family Support Program
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
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Report No.19 — Administration of New Income Management in the Northern Territory
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Human Services
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Matters of Public Importance
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after question time, in accordance with the House's standing orders, it is possible for the House to discuss a matter of public importance (MPI).
If an MPI is proposed by a Member, and is in order, the subject of the MPI will be announced shortly after midday on each of these days and made available on the website. If more than one MPI is proposed the Speaker will decide which MPI is the most urgent and important to be submitted to the House that day.
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Petitions
This week Members' may present petitions during the time reserved for Members' Statements in the House and the Federation Chamber, during the Adjournment Debates of the House and the Federation Chamber.